Transforming Your Life with Dr. Malaika

With such polarized views on political issues, are voters just superficially different or is it deeper? Let’s look inside the minds of conservative and liberals to see what truly makes them tick and influences their behavior at the polls.

It’s Super Tuesday! Research suggests that voting is an act of altruism. But is this why Americans head to the polls? We are tackling one of the biggest issues and most controversial topics currently in US society to understand the thought process behind voting.

Many of us know that forgiveness is a good thing, right? It frees us from bitterness and anger, two emotions that not only don’t feel good but can also disrupt our physical health and hold us back from all the good we might achieve and experience. Many of you have worked on forgiving others. But what about forgiving ourselves?

Sometimes what has happened is unforgivable. Someone murders your child, or steals your life savings or serially abuses children in their care – it's unforgivable. How do you move past this to true, authentic forgiveness? Is that even possible?

Why does America have no problem with forgiving white athletes and celebrities but black celebrities receive a life sentence of unforgiveness after making mistakes, regardless of if they have paid for them and become a better person? This episode we explore the selective forgiveness of America.

Ask yourself:

Do you feel like the world around you is unreal?

Do you feel as though you are watching your life go by without being in it?

Do you struggle to know what you are feeling or cannot find the vocabulary for it?

Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from your body?

Maybe you are dealing with emotional numbness. Join us as we discuss what this is and what steps you can take toward healing.

The "mother wound" is not a typical term you may hear in a counseling or therapy session, but it may be a factor that is influencing your relationship with partners. While the mother wound is most often associated with daughters, it is possible for sons to also have mother wound factors that influence their relationships. Let’s discuss how mommy wounds affect us and what steps can be taken to overcome and heal.

In this episode, we discuss how a place that is meant to heal can also cause pain. The church is viewed as a place of tranquility, comfort and protection. But what happens when it no longer provides that? How do you recover and move on when the healing place becomes a painful place?

Every year, people across the world create new year resolutions. Why do so many people fail to accomplish thse resolutions? Are they lazy and not willing to put in the work? Or are they just not ready to change? We will discuss the psychology behind failed resolutions and also give tips to help change the mentality to ones that will allow you set and accomplish new goals.

For many people, the holiday season is a time of joy with family and friends. But for some, it can be a stressful reminder of life’s challenges. Here are some tips to help navigate this time of year in a healthy manner.